THE GAP:
People with intellectual disabilities often need support in daily life tasks.
THE GOAL:
Development of an app that enables them to have independent and meaningful lives.
background
For a long time I wanted to use the iPad with clients to promote independent learning, but never really had the time during the day job to find the right apps and set ups for a proper learning environment. The iPad is very easy to use and self-explanatory, but it's getting mainly used to watch youtube videos and do simple games and not for learning. The tablet has more potential for teaching than we actually use it for.
With this group of people it is often easier to explain concepts visually than verbally.
With this group of people it is often easier to explain concepts visually than verbally.
- a tool that helps with daily tasks:
10 gaps or subcategories (from the perspective of a support worker for people with intellectual disabilities)
- poorly designed communication books
- lots of different communication aids that could be combined in one app
- communication issue between teacher and parents (could be resolved by better designs)
- need for visual explanation of concepts; communication support
- organising/storage of learning material
- place for important things; daily reminders
- what to bring to work? timetable system
- weekly planner for non-verbal people
- task reminder (visual)
- progress documentation, score board, recognition, rewards ...